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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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